Career and Education Opportunities for Electronics Mechanics in Laramie, Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming provides a wide variety of opportunities, both career and educational, for electronics mechanics. The national trend for electronics mechanics sees this job pool growing by about 4.1% over the next eight years. In general, electronics mechanics install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.

The average wage in the general category of Electrical jobs is $23 per hour or $47,042 per year in Wyoming, and an average of $20 per hour or $41,870 per year nationwide.

There are two schools of higher education in the Laramie area, including one within twenty-five miles of Laramie where you can get a degree to start your career as an electronics mechanic. Given that the most common education level for electronics mechanics is a post-secondary certificate, you can expect to spend a short time studying to be an electronics mechanic if you already have a high school diploma.

CAREER DESCRIPTION: Electronics Mechanic

Electronics mechanics locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors. They also examine and test electrical systems and equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and computer software. Equally important, electronics mechanics have to refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and furnish instructions on how to identify problems. They are often called upon to splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment. They are expected to set up new fuses or power sources as required. Finally, electronics mechanics adjust or remove faulty wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.

Every day, electronics mechanics are expected to be able to control objects and devices with precise control. They need to see details at a very fine level of focus. It is also important that they evaluate problems as they arise.

It is important for electronics mechanics to reassemble and test equipment after fixes. They are often called upon to cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers. They also maintain equipment service records. They are sometimes expected to measure and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools. Somewhat less frequently, electronics mechanics are also expected to set up electrical equipment such as air-conditioning or ignition systems and parts such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.

Electronics mechanics sometimes are asked to repair or rebuild equipment such as starters or door controls, using electrician's tools. They also have to be able to talk with customers to establish the nature of malfunctions and set up electrical equipment such as air-conditioning or ignition systems and parts such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools. And finally, they sometimes have to repair or rebuild equipment such as starters or door controls, using electrician's tools.

Like many other jobs, electronics mechanics must be thorough and dependable and be reliable.

Similar jobs with educational opportunities in Laramie include:

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Electronics Mechanic Training

Wyo Tech-Laramie - Laramie, WY

Wyo Tech-Laramie, 4373 N 3rd, Laramie, WY 82072-9519. Wyo Tech-Laramie is a small school located in Laramie, Wyoming. It is a private for-profit school with primarily 2-year programs and has 1,625 students. Wyo Tech-Laramie has a one to two year and an associate's degree program in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician which graduated fifty-six and 201 students respectively in 2008.

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LOCATION INFORMATION: Laramie, Wyoming

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Laramie is located in Albany County, Wyoming. It has a population of over 27,523. The cost of living index in Laramie, 96, is near the national average. New single-family homes in Laramie are priced at $156,100 on average, which is well below the state average. In 2008, eighty-six new homes were built in Laramie, down from one hundred thirteen the previous year.

The three big industries for women in Laramie are educational services, health care, and accommodation and food services. For men, it is educational services, construction, and accommodation and food services. The average commute to work is about 12 minutes. More than 46.7% of Laramie residents have a bachelor's degree, which is higher than the state average. The percentage of residents with a graduate degree, 19.6%, is higher than the state average.

The unemployment rate in Laramie is 3.8%, which is less than Wyoming's average of 6.8%. About 22.6% of Laramie's residents are below the poverty line, which is worse than the state average.

The percentage of Laramie residents that are affiliated with a religious congregation, 37.4%, is less than both the national and state average. The most prominent religious groups are the Catholic Church, the LDS (Mormon) Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Shopping centers in the area include Campus Mall and Odd Fellows Shopping Center. Visitors to Laramie can choose from Holiday Inn, 1st Inn Gold and Woods Landing Store for temporary stays in the area.